Head to head
Kubota KX060-5 vs Takeuchi TB225
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,041kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Operating weight: the Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,041kg.
- Dig depth: the Kubota KX060-5 digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper.
Specifications side by side
| Kubota KX060-5 | Takeuchi TB225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 5441 kg | 2400 kg |
| Dig depth | 3875 mm | 2580 mm |
| Width | 1960 mm | - |
| Engine power | 47.6 kw | - |
| Dump height | - | 2875 mm |
| Breakout force | - | 19.3 kN |
Sources: Kubota KX060-5, Takeuchi TB225. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the KX060-5 if...
- you want one that is the bigger machine by 3,041kg
- you want one that digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper
A 5 tonne class digger for groundworks and civils contractors on deeper trenching, pipe laying and loading, and a common step up from 3 to 4 tonne hire machines.
Full KX060-5 specifications →Buy or hire the TB225 if...
A towable 2 to 2.5 tonne digger for hire fleets, groundworkers and landscapers on drainage, small foundations and garden work. The extendable track frame lets it pass through narrow gaps and then widen for stability.
Full TB225 specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Kubota KX060-5 and the Takeuchi TB225?
The Kubota KX060-5 is the bigger machine by 3,041kg and digs 1.29m (4ft) deeper. The Kubota KX060-5 is a 5 tonne class mini excavator; the Takeuchi TB225 is a 2.4 tonne compact excavator with extendable tracks.
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